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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.99, 900.84 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.99, 900.84 and 210.78 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.99 : 900.84 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.99/900.84 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.99x = 900.84 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.99x = 189,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,879.06/600.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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